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hann_ofgreengables 's review for:
A Little Life
by Hanya Yanagihara
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Gave myself a goal to not shy away from sad books this year. Goal met.
Loved this book intellectually. Emotionally it gave me nightmares. Would have rated it a 5 if not for the nightmares. Will definitely be thinking about (and trying not to think about it) for a long time.
Loved this book intellectually. Emotionally it gave me nightmares. Would have rated it a 5 if not for the nightmares. Will definitely be thinking about (and trying not to think about it) for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail